Since joining FAIR in 2006 as a Vice President, Paul Supat made it his mission to be an instrument for a cause which strives to help the working  class maintain a fair livelihood. In 2008, Paul was appointed Assistant to the President. Paul grew up in Stockton, California, with a family of Union workers. It was in his adulthood that he discovered that his family had not only worked for Union, but lived the Union lifestyle. With his grandmother working as a cannery worker which is part of Teamsters, his father working as a state worker, and his mother working for UC Davis Medical Center, the work ethic and union ideals Paul learned was invaluable.

With having Union principles ingrained in him, Paul began working for UC Davis Medical Center—AFSME in the 1980’s. After his decade long employment there, he accepted a position at Northern California Trust Fund and began to pursue employment at UFCW 588. Each year, Paul would send his resume to the president and after 5 years, his persistence paid off and he was hired as a Distinct Union Representative for the local.

Currently, Paul works tirelessly for FAIR, fighting diligently for worker’s rights. His recent successful contribution in negotiations for members at Local 1167 in April 2010, exhibits the hard work and dedication that he demonstrated despite experiencing tremendous adversity during the second strike in FAIR’s history. Additionally, throughout his employment for FAIR, Paul has been a key participator in negotiations for: UFCW Local 655, UFCW 8, UFCW Local 1167, and UFCW Northern California Trust Fund.

When he is not working, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and the many friends he calls his family members partaking in activities such as: golf, softball, and basketball. Today, one of the greatest accomplishments Paul feels he has achieved are his children, who  are both scheduled to graduate from college in May 2011. With pride, Paul can say that his family legacy of Union workers will continue on through the future generation.